Proof of Usefulness Report

Echelon Institute of Technology

Analysis completed on 2/11/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission presents a significant identity crisis, conflating an established engineering college (Echelon Institute of Technology, est. 2007) with a student startup concept ('CircuitCrate'). While the college URL is valid, the project description pitches an EdTech startup for Atal Tinkering Labs. The metrics provided appear largely erroneous or hyperbolic (e.g., 'most people have used my product,' 'team size 750' likely referring to the college body, not the startup). Due to the lack of verifiable data for the actual startup and the low quality of the response, the Proof of Usefulness score is minimal.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+11.625
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+14

Project Details

Project URL
Description
CircuitCrate is a forward-thinking EdTech startup empowering the next generation of innovators through hands-on learning in IoT, Robotics, Circuit Design, and Embedded Systems. We specialize in setting up and training students in Atal Tinkering Labs, combining education with real-world application to build creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills in young minds. With a team of passionate engineers and educators, we aim to transform the future of STEM education by making technology fun, accessible, and impactful for school students across India.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline